Bottom line: The UK's Ofcom regulator will investigate Pornhub's parent company, MindGeek, for alleged age verification failings.
What's happening: Pornhub began using a new age assurance process in May, relying on signals from Apple to suggest under 18s in the UK may have completed Apple’s age checks. The process has been criticized for its potential to allow minors to access the site. A report by the UK's National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) alleged that Pornhub's new method is not foolproof.
What to do: Security leaders should review their own age verification processes and ensure they are using robust methods to prevent minors from accessing their platforms.